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Why order this $5 Australian 2018-P Year of the Dog 1/20 oz Gold Lunar (Series 2)?

This 1/20 oz Gold 2018-P $5 Australian Lunar (Series 2) Year of the Dog is sure to be among the most popular coins in the Perth Mint's second lunar series because of the world's countless dog lovers. Even when they do not bear man's best friend, lunar series coins are among the most popular issues every year. This is the smallest coin in this release, making it a good option for collectors on a budget. It was struck from .9999 fine silver at the Perth Mint and has the famous "P" Mint mark on the reverse.

Exquisite Labrador Retriever design by Ing Ing Jong

The obverse image is familiar to nearly all collectors. It is Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth that has been a fixture of Perth Mint coins for nearly two decades. Her image, in which she is shown wearing a tiara, is encircled by rim inscriptions that include her name and statutory information.

Ing Ing Jong's reverse design features a playful Labrador Retriever, a popular breed of dog among pet owners. Jong shows the dog from the left with one paw raised and is head turned. The Chinese character for "dog" is inscribed above the dog, while "YEAR OF THE DOG" is inscribed at the bottom.

Don't miss your chance to own this 2018-P $5 Australian 1/20 oz Gold Lunar (Series 2) Year of the Dog!